{"product_id":"9781915310446","title":"Jakarta","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor readers of \u003ci\u003eLondon: The Biography\u003c\/i\u003e (Peter Ackroyd) and \u003ci\u003eCity of Djinns\u003c\/i\u003e (William Dalrymple) – from the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMajapahit\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSrivijaya\u003c\/i\u003e, a vivid biography of Jakarta spanning 500 years, told through the extraordinary mix of people who have shaped the city from its pre-colonial beginnings and colonial Batavia to one of the world’s great modern megacities.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndonesia’s capital city of Jakarta – home to over 10 million people with more than 30 million in its greater metropolitan area – stands as a testament to resilience, reinvention and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eInspired by the vibrant mix of people who have settled here over the centuries and by the labyrinthine \u003ci\u003ekampung\u003c\/i\u003e that crisscross the megacity, Herald van der Linde, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMajapahit\u003c\/i\u003e, explores the history of Jakarta through the eyes of individuals who have walked its streets through the ages, including his own ancestors. \u003ci\u003eJakarta\u003c\/i\u003e traces the city’s evolution from pre-colonial times to the bustling metropolis it is today, revealing how it has taken shape over 500 years.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCompelling reading for Jakartans and visitors alike, this is a celebration of the history and people of Jakarta – a heartfelt tribute from a long-time resident to his adopted home.","brand":"Simon and Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":59982221246750,"sku":"9781915310446","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/8436\/0222\/files\/9781915310446.jpg?v=1789737960","url":"https:\/\/shop.simonandschuster.com\/products\/9781915310446","provider":"Simon and Schuster","version":"1.0","type":"link"}